Mich. Admin. Code R. 395.62 - Presumption of eligibility for recipients of social security disability benefits
Rule 12.
(1) All of
the following apply to individuals who are recipients of social security
disability benefits, based on a disability:
(a) Considered to be an individual with a
significant disability.
(b)
Presumed to be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services, provided the
individual intends to achieve an employment outcome consistent with the unique
strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests,
and informed choice of the individual, unless the vocational rehabilitation
counselor can demonstrate, by clear and convincing evidence, that the
individual is incapable of benefiting due to the severity of the disability of
the individual.
(c) Once an
individual has been informed of the employment nature of the program , the
completion of a MRS application for services shall be considered as intent to
achieve an employment outcome.
(2) For an individual desiring to enter the
workforce who are entitled to benefits under title II or XVI of the social
security act ,
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U.S.C. 401 et seq, on the basis of a
disability or blindness, the designated state unit shall provide to that
individual general information on additional supports and assistance for
individuals with disabilities desiring to enter the workforce, including
assistance with benefits planning.
(3) The MRS counselor shall make an
eligibility determination for recipients of social security disability benefits
no later than 60 days from the date of application unless the individuals
ability to benefit is in question and the case is moved to extended
assessment.
Notes
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